October 08, 2013

Fall on the Island

 
Fall at Deception Pass Park
 (11 x 14 oil on linen panel)
 
I am proud to say my father served in the Navy for over forty years (thanks, Dad!) and by way of his service, I was a Navy "brat" (probably in more ways than one). On average, I think we moved about every 18 months. I have lived abroad, lived in more states than I can recall, and have traveled through all of them at one point or another in my lifetime. Out of all those places, I feel very blessed to call Whidbey Island, Washington, my home (and to have my parents living right next door and my siblings within spitting distance).
 
Perhaps I have been a bit swayed by the remarkable Summer we had this year. And, now, a beautiful Fall. I doubt I am celebrating all by myself but I AM celebrating! I am taking every opportunity to be outside and enjoy these glorious days and practice my plein air painting. Ah, what a LIFE!
The painting above is from a day at Deception Pass Park; a most glorious park. A short little hike and, presto; a little piece of heaven. Sun, paint, lunch, paint, sun, paint, sunset.
 


my plein air set-up (work in progress)
 
Cheers,
Sandy

11 comments:

  1. I used to live in Stanwood and was a member of the Whidbey Weavers Guild. The commute to Coupeville over Deception Pass is the best one in the world. Deception Pass State Park was my sanctuary. I moved before I started painting. Next time I get back there I hope to do a little plein air myself. Thanks for reminding me about the beauty of the place!

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    1. Maybe I will see you in the fields! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  2. I'm an Air Force brat and feel fortunate to have lived in many different states and parts of the world. My heart still tugs to the place I call home, the Santa Ynez Valley in California where we lighted after my father retired. Even though I live in a beautiful area (SE TN), my heart is still in California and hence the landscapes I do are of that area :)

    Beautiful oil painting! I've always wanted to try painting on linen.

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    1. Thank you, Gail. I didn't know you were a "brat" too :). I hope you at least get to visit every once in a while. If you are ever in the area, please don't hesitate to come by the studio!

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  3. What a wonderful and varied life you have led! And how lovely that you all settled in the same place - which by the way, looks stunning! As is your beautiful painting :0)

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    1. Thank you Sandra! I hope your paintings are going well. I'm going to pop over and check out your latest soon :)

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  4. Hei, hienoja maalauksia,onnittelen

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    1. Kiitos ystävällisistä kommentti.

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  5. i could stare at this for hours, so peaceful. lovely!

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